Toyota Motor Europe offers an 18-month Graduate Program in warehouse operations at its Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium. The key task first is to join a project called warehouse reborn (very large transformation project to improve Safety, Ergonomics, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency & Members). Also, the role combines training and hands-on experience, leading to a supervisor position managing a team of around 30 members. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering, logistics, or automotive, are fluent in Dutch and English, and show strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

 TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team description

Parts Supply Chain Group mission is to deliver the right product (service parts, accessories and information) at the right time, through lean integrated logistics, exceeding Customer & Stakeholder expectation, with engaged members realising a sustainable future.

Warehouse Reborn is a large-scale transformation project where the whole warehouse operation is transformed to support future business growth and challenges. The focus points are to increase our members safety, ergonomics, as well as the efficiency of the flows and the density of the storage thanks to innovative ideas and products.

You will first join Warehouse Reborn project (18 months minimum) before transferring into Warehouse Supervisor role (shift pattern).

Your responsibilities

Warehouse Reborn project leader:

• Think ahead: develop the strategy (goals, stakeholders, planning…)
• Convince and collaborate to reach consensus
• Implement the project with ownership
• Follow up and communicate your deliverables
• Reflect on the learnings and share with the organisation

Warehouse supervisor:

• Lead and develop 4 team leaders and 32 members
• Performance reporting
• Ensure your area has the right resources to perform the tasks
• Implementation and follow up standardised work
• Solve problem with Toyota methodology

 For TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) and dutch
• You are a career starter (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)
• You have a bachelor / master degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering
• Your values are in line with the Toyota way
• You have experience in project management
• You are analytical and can visualise data
• You are structured, logical and rational
• You are a team player with excellent communication & collaboration skills
• You take initiative and ownership
• You want to lead and manage a team in an operational environment
• You have a desire to learn, grow and develop your skills & competences
• You master Excel, Powerpoint, and other Microsoft 365 tools

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

• Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme
• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.